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AtkinsRéalis are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and conscientious engineer to be a Signalling Project Engineer.

AtkinsRéalis has one of the UK Rail industry’s largest signalling engineering teams and as such you will be joining a Practice which comprises a team of approximately 200 professional signalling and telecommunications design personnel, project engineers and engineering managers.  This, together with AtkinsRéalis broader cross discipline capability and our Global Design Centre, means our engineers have an unrivalled collective knowledge to tap into and learn from.

ROLE:

This role is that of an Assistant Signalling Project Engineer / Signalling Project Engineer reporting to an Engineering Manager.

Primary functions include:

Supporting the engineering lead for projects and leading the engineering for small packages of workPreparing for and supporting / running inter disciplinary design reviewsPreparing Engineering Management Plans, contributing to risk assessments and writing technical reportsProducing / managing materials listsLiaising with client engineersResolving engineering issues both on site and with design teamsAssisting in the preparation of estimates and tender documentationCreating and managing of trackers / registers for engineering deliverablesProduction /collation of O&M manuals and H&S FilesSupporting design, test, construction, project management as required, including opportunities to go trackside undertaking Assistant Testing duties during commissioning periods

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential Qualifications and ExperienceExperience of signalling design, constriction, testing or maintenanceHNC / HND / Degree or other technical qualification, preferable electrical or electronicDesirable Qualifications and ExperienceHolds an IRSE Licence(s)Experience of working on siteKnowledge of level crossingsUndertaken a railway signalling training scheme (e.g. Apprenticeship / graduate programme)Essential Person QualitiesWilling and able to learnGood written and verbal communication skillsCan do attitude and flexibleAble to work within a team, but also be self-motivatingFit and able to work trackside / hold PTSAbility to manage time efficiently and prioritise duties

LOCATION:

With project engineering teams based in Glasgow, York, Birmingham, Croydon, we offer flexibility in location.

The role will be office based, but the candidate will be required to work at other project sites / offices.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis ? 

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same. 

Security clearance : 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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